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Survey finds hybrid, remote employees more productive, connected to work

lbailey — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:00:51 +0000

A majority of global employees say they feel more productive (84 per cent) and more connected to their teams (82 per cent) while working in hybrid or remote working environments than those working onsite, according to a new survey by Zoom Video Communications Inc. The survey, which polled more than 600 C-suite leaders and nearly […]

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CGI Group promoting mental-health support through compassion tool, employee recognition

Sadie Janes — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:00:36 +0000

CGI Group Inc. is promoting Mental Health Awareness Month for employees through multiple initiatives, including an event to share experiences and a new ‘leading with compassion’ tool. The information technology company recently hosted an event that provided employees with the opportunity to share challenges they’ve had to overcome and how compassion has changed their lives. […]

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Redbrick highlighting DEI through employee-led discussions, education sessions

Sadie Janes — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:08 +0000

Redbrick is highlighting diversity, equity and inclusion through employee-led discussions and education sessions, beginning with a focus on Black History Month in February. The Victoria, B.C.-based technology company is currently revamping its DEI strategy, which includes an internal network called ‘DRIVE’ — short for diversity, reconciliation, inclusivity, visibility and equity, says Basil Onyia, senior people […]

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Younger workers experiencing difficulties cultivating soft skills amid rise in remote working: expert

lbailey — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:00:33 +0000

Although there are many benefits to remote working arrangements, such as a reduced commute and improved work-life balance, younger employees who work remotely aren’t practising their soft skills and a lack of social interaction may negatively impact their professional lives in the long run, says Janet Candido, founder and principal of human resources consultancy Candido […]

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45% of U.S. workers say employer isn’t investing in employee connections: survey

bwolfe — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:00:16 +0000

Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. workers say their employer isn’t investing in employee connection, according to a new survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled more than 1,300 workers, found employees believe feeling connected to their work improves their ability to do their job (60 per cent), day-to-day work quality (58 […]

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